abandoning

/əˈbændənɪŋ/

abandoning

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Definition

present participle and gerund of abandon

Example Sentences

  • "Many have been abandoning their homes due to the violence. (progressive)"
  • "Their abandoning their homes means no tax revenues for the county. (gerund)"
  • "An abandoning husband can be a precursor to bankruptcy. (participial adjective)"
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